Behavioral Health Technician

About the Job

POSITION SUMMARY :

Person in this position will provide direct supervision of clients ensuring safety of all residents, model appropriate behavior, and compliance to program rules. Daily routine care and supervision will fall mainly to the Behavioral Health Technician. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Monitor client chores, sign in sheets and curfews.
• Transport to community appointments such as medical, dental, school, as needed.
• Complete support documentation and daily notes for assigned clients.
• Monitor clients taking medication and medication counts.
• Stock all office, kitchen and bathroom supplies.
• Sort mail and file daily paperwork.
• Submit write ups, incident reports and shift reports.
• Update and monitor CDS (Client data system).
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations ensuring safety for all.
• Work under the supervision of Program Manager.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

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AboutWestcare

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include : Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support